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August 26, 2010

Sweden Continues Probe of WikiLeaks Founder
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Sweden’s top prosecutor has announced plans to continue investigating
the co-founder of the whistle-blowing website Wiki Leaks despite
clearing him of rape charges last week. Swedish authorities issued an
arrest warrant for Julian Assange on Friday but dropped the case the
following day. On Wednesday, Swedish prosecutor Eva Finné said she may
bring other charges against Assange.

Eva Finné: "I have decided to drop the case that was originally called
rape. I looked into the matter. I said earlier that I don’t suspect
rape, and I looked into the matter to see if I can suspect any other
crime. But my decision is that I don’t suspect any crime in that matter.
I’m going to tell the investigator to contact the suspect’s lawyer, and
then they decide when it’s possible to hold an interrogation."

Assange has vehemently denied the accusations and said they’re a part of
a campaign to discredit his organization.



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